Today is The National holiday of Bulgaria. Happy National Holiday -Честит Национален празник(Chestit Natsionalen praznik) to all Bulgarians On 3 March Bulgarians celebrate their Liberation Day or National Day of Bulgaria. This public holiday is officially called the Day of Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman Dominion as it commemorates the Bulgarian volunteers who fought and liberated their country during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. This was the end of the Ottoman rule which lasted for nearly 500 years. More precisely, 3 March marks the date when the Treaty of San Stefano was signed in 1878. This peace treaty put an end to the hostilities and was signed between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, which declared Bulgaria as an independent and free state, despite being a subject state under the Ottoman Empire. This holiday is traditionally celebrated by ceremonies across Bulgaria, especially in those cities and towns where the most violent battles took place during the war. The Shipka Pass in the Balkan Mountains is at the heart of the celebrations since it was there that the most crucial battle took place. In the country’s capital Sofia there are always wreath-laying ceremonies and a military march that honours those who sacrificed their lives for the country. The Bulgarian Orthodox Church holds special liturgies and services on this special day.

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Hey everyone, Do you know what the following expressions mean: Свалям ти шапка( svaliam ti shapka) Падна ми шапката ( padna mi shapkata)

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Hey everyone, I hope you are having a great time around the holidays. I am looking to improve the community and what it offers so I will appreciate your ideas, offers, your feedback, etc..... I will appreciate if you answer the following questions and if you have ideas I will be happy to hear it What would you like to see in this community? What do you think it will be helpful when learning Bulgarian? Would you like to continue with the conversational classes in the new year or you think we can have something different? Your feedback is important